PVT Interior Systems Engineer

Ford Motor; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Pretoria is seeking a PVT Interior Engineer to ensure that all interior components meet quality standards and are released on time. This role involves overseeing design revisions, supporting reworks, and managing interim component changes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 3 years of experience in the automotive industry. Join the team to contribute to new vehicle launches and enhance manufacturing quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the automotive industry.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt is advantageous.
• Experience in Injection Moulding and Trim part manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with new vehicle launches as a core member of the Interior team.
• Identify and diagnose vehicle issues, raise AIMS concerns, and drive their resolution.
• Collaborate with Interior teams across the One Ford organization to implement quality solutions.

Skills

Six Sigma

Quality Assurance

Collaboration

Problem Solving

CAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

BSAQ System

Injection Moulding

Job description

Description

As a PVT Interior Engineer, you will play a vital role within the Product Development team, reporting to the Interior Supervisor. Your primary objective will be to support the Production Plant by ensuring that all interior components meet stringent quality standards and are released on time. This involves overseeing design revisions, supporting reworks, and managing interim component and process changes. You will serve as a key liaison with suppliers and the regional Lead Engineering Activity, fostering continuous improvement in part quality.

You will be a core member of the Interior Variability Reduction Team (VRT), actively supporting Production and driving quality and customer satisfaction through the Quality Operating System. Responsibilities include assisting FCSD (Ford Customer Service Division) with customer and dealer concerns, identifying and diagnosing vehicle issues, and leading investigations into product quality. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to new vehicle launches, resolve complex engineering challenges, and significantly impact manufacturing quality and customer experience within the One Ford organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist with new vehicle launches as a core member of the Interior team.
• Identify and diagnose vehicle issues, raise AIMS concerns, and drive their resolution.
• Liaise with approved vendors to ensure component designs and performance meet functional and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with Interior teams across the One Ford organization to implement quality solutions for issues experienced both in-plant and externally.
• Attend Lead Engineering Activity (LEA) Functional Quality Reviews.
• Serve as the Vehicle Functional Group (VFG) Engineer for the Connectivity engineering section.
• Act as a core member of the Variability Reduction Team (VRT), responsible for creating and maintaining BSAQ projects.
• Establish the root cause of customer complaints and develop resolution plans using external and internal quality metrics.
• Report issues at FMCSA, IMG quality review meetings, Variability Reduction Team meetings, and other departments to improve manufacturing quality and processes.
• Develop and implement resolutions to interior-related problems post-launch through design and manufacturing improvements.
• Identify root causes and resolve specific customer complaints by supporting Customer Service Operations (CSO) and dealers via CMT/QSF.
• Liaise with and support relevant Application Engineering (AP) functions.
• Utilize regional Vehicle Functional Group Engineers (VFGs) as resources for difficult issues.
• Brief Manage The Change (MTC) teams on design changes impacting production and facilitate smooth implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (B-Eng or B-Tech)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the automotive industry
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt is advantageous
• Knowledge of BSAQ System
• CAD experience
• Experience in Injection Moulding and Trim part manufacturing

Key Skills

Environment, Academics, Java, Cost Estimation, Fire Safety, Business Studies

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : 3+ years

Vacancy : 1